Origin
Woonsocket, RI
Afternoon in Woonsocket on Friday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woonsocket, RI to Foster, RI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woonsocket, RI
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Foster, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woonsocket, RI to Foster, RI covers 22.5 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broncos Highway, Chopmist Hill Road, Hartford Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on Broncos Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos Highway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Chopmist Hill Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Hartford Pike | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Victory Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Great Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Putnam Pike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Arnold Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broncos Highway
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket, RI and Foster, RI.
1
Start on this road
275 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto RI 122
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn left onto Arnold Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Arnold Street
4
Turn right onto RI 104
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn slight right onto RI 146A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Great Road
6
Turn straight onto RI 146A
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Victory Highway
7
Continue on RI 102
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Broncos Highway
8
Continue on RI 102
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Putnam Pike
10
Continue on US 44; RI 102
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Putnam Pike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 102
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Chopmist Hill Road
12
Turn right onto RI 101
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Hartford Pike
13
Arrive at destination
RI 101
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 122 / High Street
Turn left onto RI 122 / High Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Arnold Street
Turn left onto Arnold Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
RI 104 / Main Street
Turn right onto RI 104 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
RI 102 / Chopmist Hill Road
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 102 / Chopmist Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $5.07 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Foster, RI
Afternoon in Foster on Friday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
22.5 mi in 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Broncos Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near RI 122 / High Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (RI 122 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Arnold Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (RI 104 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
707 ft
192 ft
Total Climb
852 ft
Total Descent
337 ft
Highest Point
707 ft
~22.5 mi in
Elevation Range
515 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Woonsocket, RI
Full guide →Founded 1867
Woonsocket is a city in Rhode Island along the northern border with Massachusetts.
Top landmarks
- • 1761 Milestone — mile marker in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
- • Cato Hill Historic District — historic district in Rhode Island, United States
- • St. Ann's Church Complex — church building in Woonsocket, United States of America
Arriving in Foster, RI
Full guide →Foster is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Top landmarks
- • Hopkins Mill Historic District — historic district in Rhode Island, United States
- • Moosup Valley Historic District — historic district in Rhode Island, United States
- • Foster Center Historic District — park in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Broncos Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (RI 122 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Arnold Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (RI 104 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Foster, RI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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